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Bridge widening on I-85 in Macon County

Widening bridges over Line Creek and the relief bridges (total of six bridges) two and a half miles north of exit 16 (Waugh/Pike Road).

Region/County Southeast/Macon
Type of WorkBridge widening
RouteI-85
Projected StartMarch 2023
Projected CompletionEarly 2025
Project NumberIM-I085(365)
Project Cost$33,757,712.00
Project StatusActive
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All lanes on I-85 North at Line Creek are now reopen.

All lanes on I-85 northbound at Line Creek have been reopened. Crews will continue working on southbound lanes for up to 18 days.

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On Thursday, weather permitting, one lane on I-85 South in Macon County over Line Creek will be closed.

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During the daytime lane closure, crews will relocate the temporary barrier rail.  At night, they will…

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Map showing location of Line Creek in Macon County.

On Sunday, weather permitting, one lane on I-85 North in Macon County over Line Creek will be closed.

Line Creek is approximately two and half miles north of Exit 16 (Waugh/Pike Road), where crews are widening six bridges.  

During the daytime lane closure, crews will relocate the temporary barrier rail.  At night, they will…

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